As the year winds down, it’s a good time to stop and reflect on the type of learning experiences we are providing young children and think about any changes we might want to make starting in the new year. Child-directed play has emerged as a significant approach to developing children’s early literacy skills supported by… Read more »
Month: December 2025
Making Winter Literacy Magic
Brrr! For many of us winter is here and it can be daunting to think about how to keep young children engaged during the chilly months ahead. However, winter offers an opportunity to engage children in unique hands-on interactive seasonal-themed activities that promote early literacy skills development. Let’s explore some strategies for supporting early literacy… Read more »
Ensuring Your Holiday Literacy Activities are Culturally Responsive
Engaging young children in culturally responsive literacy activities during the holiday season not only promotes their literacy development, but also fosters a sense of cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity. Let’s consider a variety of culturally responsive early literacy holiday activities for our youngest learners: Activity 1: Multilingual Storytime Create a warm and inviting environment… Read more »